Storm Isha UPDATES

As the storm passes across Bucks, here's the latest information. You can help keep us updated too by reporting any issues, or sending pictures, to studio@bucks.radio, on social media @yourbucksradio or by calling the Jamline on Aylesbury 929929.

MONDAY 22/JAN 7:00am Update

Forecasters say strong winds will continue across the region through the morning with a yellow weather warning for wind in place until midday.

22:30 Update

This from the Chiltern Weather Alerts Facebook page:

The worst of the strong winds are now passing the Chilterns!

Many places across our area are sadly without power! More than 60,000 homes across the country are without power.

Over 2000 flights are cancelled or disrupted across all major airports.

Many reports coming in with trees and power disruption around the chilterns. Please post all pictures in the comments.

Heavy rain, and strong winds will clear into the early hours of the morning. Still remaining breezy into tomorrow.

Tomorrow's travels Plans are likely to be delayed.

Many warnings are going to stay in place for much of the night, and for most of tomorrow!

Picture from TVP Aylesbury Vale Facebook 

21:00 Update

The storm is making it's way over Bucks, with winds reportedly yet to be at their strongest, and a band of heavy rain to come. You can track the storm here https://veryweather.co.uk/ukweathermap.html?fbclid=IwAR0dPqbDvaJghkqvPse3LXCY-WiOupePUhnrOoT_U-3RQl5x7G_71ShF0Mk (EXTERNAL LINK)

Some areas have already reported power cuts, including parts of Aylesbury, Cow Roast at Tring, Cheddington, and West Wycombe. Keep up to date by following @UKPowerNetworks on X or by visiting their website https://ukpowernetworks.co.uk

#Storm Isha: Strong winds are moving across the South East and East of England. Check our website for advice and updates about your power: https://t.co/lBnBgTgwkG pic.twitter.com/gAxIKHSV5L

— UK Power Networks (@UKPowerNetworks) January 21, 2024

There is disruption to public transport, and this could well continue into the morning rush hour.

As a result of Storm Isha, all services between London Marylebone and Aylesbury Vale Parkway (in both directions) will be affected by a 50mph emergency speed restriction, due to expected high winds. This will be in place until end of service delays of 15 minutes are likely. pic.twitter.com/aHwVcJ5q8B

— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) January 21, 2024

Delays are expected on all Chiltern Railways lines until 03:00 Monday 22nd, please check before you travel in the morning: https://t.co/9MiIq3PBOv pic.twitter.com/EWCgNcdZbS

— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) January 21, 2024

Airports are being forced to divert or cancel flights, and again you are asked to check before you travel.

Locally on the roads, the advice is to only travel if absolutely necessary, with reports of fallen trees and debris on several routes. 

* Tree down between Silk Mill Way and Shugars Green, Tring

* Part of a tree on Coldhabour Way towards the roundabout

* Tree reported to be down at the bottom of Coombe Hill, Hughenden Valley. Road blocked completely